"Send me a Text Message!"This episode dives into the critical thinking gap within K-12 education, exploring its underlying causes and implications for student success. We discuss pivotal strategies to enhance critical thinking among students and the vital role of parents and educators in addressing this gap. • Analyzing the decline in critical thinking skills in education • Exploring the importance of critical thinking for future success • Identifying factors contributing to the critical thinking gap • Discussing the role of public education in cultivating critical thinkers • Highlighting actionable strategies for enhancing critical thinking in classrooms • Encouraging parental involvement in developing critical thinking at home • Emphasizing the need for a collaborative effort to bridge the critical thinking gapTune in to reflect on the critical thinking skills you've observed in your children and join a wider conversation on K-12 educational topics. Share your insights and let's explore how we can close the critical thinking gap together.  Love my show? Consider being a regular subscriber! Just go to https://tinyurl.com/podcastsupport. Support the show Thanks for listening! For more information about the show, episodes, and ways to support, check out these websites: https://k12educationinsights.buzzsprout.com or https: //www.liberationthrougheducation.com/podcast Subscribe on Buzzsprout to receive a shout out on an upcoming episode You can also support me with ratings, kind words of encouragement, and by sharing this podcast with friends and family Contact me with any specific questions you have at: kim@liberationthrougheducation.com